Twelve Against the Gods

The Story of Adventure

William Bolitho

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English

EverAfter Romance
03 December 2018

Biography; Biography: historical, political & military

""It's really quite good."" - Elon Musk Twelve Against the Gods was an instant bestseller when it first published in 1929. In his trademark journalist style, author William Bolitho details the lives of twelve great adventurers-Alexander the Great, Casanova, Christopher Columbus, Mahomet, Lola Montez, Cagliostro (and Seraphina), Charles XII of Sweden, Napoleon I, Lucius Sergius Catiline, Napoleon III, Isadora Duncan, and Woodrow Wilson. Bolitho shines light on both the struggles and successes that made these figures so iconic, and demonstrates how they all battled convention and conformity to achieve enduring fame and notoriety.""We are born adventurers,"" Bolitho writes, ""and the love of adventures never leaves us till we are very old; old, timid men, in whose interest it is that adventure should quite die out. This is why all the poets are on one side, and all the laws on the other; for laws are made by, and usually for, old men."" Though his essays are nearly one hundred years old, they encompass the timeless values of perseverance, bravery, and strength of spirit that have proven to resonate with the pioneers and thought leaders of today.

By: William Bolitho
Imprint: EverAfter Romance
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions: Height: 215mm, Width: 139mm, Spine: 18mm
Weight: 363g
ISBN: 9781635765397
ISBN 10: 1635765390
Pages: 302
Publication Date: 03 December 2018
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

William Bolitho Ryall (1891-1930), aka William Bolitho, was a South African journalist and writer who was a valued friend of the eminent writers Ernest Hemingway and No l Coward.

Reviews for Twelve Against the Gods: The Story of Adventure

I think Twelve Against the Gods is also very appropriate for this day and age. We need adventurers, and there still are a lot of adventurers. -China Ryall, daughter of William Bolitho Twelve Against the Gods provides an interesting perspective on what drove and impeded this group of adventurers. It's a good read for anyone who's interested in history or looking to find some motivation to switch things up and break the rules ... Taking some time to read about Bolitho's thoughts on promise, risk, and success is definitely worthwhile. -Aine Cain, Business Insider